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Interim President, Incoming President Work as Team for a Year
Rev. Herbert Keller, S.J. H’06, University interim president, and Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H'15, president-elect, will work together this year.
University, Lackawanna College Sign Transfer Agreement
Lackawanna College graduates now have a strong financial incentive to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University.
University a Top Fulbright Scholar Producer
The University remains among the nation’s top producers of U.S. Fulbright students according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
University, Villanova Enter Innovative Law School Partnership
Villanova University School of Law admission is now guaranteed to qualifying University students through an innovative time- and expense-saving partnership.
Program News
There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
Staff Members Receive Sursum Corda Awards
Four staff members received Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards at the University’s Spring Convocation.
Third University Building Achieves LEED Certification
The University’s 117,420-square-foot Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, silver-level certification.
Jesuit Center Welcomes Executive Director
Patrick Rogers, S.J., the new executive director of The Jesuit Center, brings with him decades of educational, administrative and ministry experience.
University Presents Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award to CRISPAZ
The University presented its 2017 Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to CRISPAZ.
Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awarded to University Student
Matthew Reynolds ’18 became the 12th Scranton student in 15 years to earn a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
Business Leader Hall of Fame Honorees Offer Best Advice
Four distinguished alumni were inducted into the Kania School of Management’s Business Leader Hall of Fame in April.
Athletics Campus will Bear Former President’s Name
The Board of Trustees recently named Scranton’s south side athletics campus in honor of former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
University-designed Retreat Wins Ignatian Medal
'A Desert Experience,' a retreat designed by campus minister Fred Mercadante, won the Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative.
Donated D’Vorzon Paintings Grace the Loyola Science Center
The estate of artist Berenice D’Vorzon donated to the University a collection of her large-scale gestural paintings.
May Wraps up with Milestones and Words of Wisdom
The University’s 2017 commencement ceremonies took place on May 27 and May 28.
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
The new members of Scranton’s Board began their tenure at the start of the academic year, with the exception of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’15 who began earlier.
Focus on Faculty
A collection of faculty news from spring 2017 is below.
One-On-One with Herbert Keller, S.J.
The Scranton Journal talks with with Herbert Keller, S.J., interim University president.
University News
New Program Gives Students Clinical Experience
Geisinger Gives Stop the Bleed Kits to University
New Major Offered in Business Analytics
Students Awarded Scholarship for 9/11 Essays
Students Make Final Round of National Competition
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Upcoming Events
08/03
08/03/2019 - The Scranton Club of Philadelphia Summer Service Project
08/08
08/08/2019 - Business High School Scholars Reception
08/17
08/17/2019 - Scranton Club of New York Lizards vs. Blaze Lacrosse Game
08/22
08/22/2019 - Scranton Does Pier 13
09/04
09/04/2019 - The Scranton Club of New York: Yankees vs. Rangers Baseball Game
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Alumni Making Headlines
Glynn Lunney H'71, former NASA flight director, looks back on moon landing
Modernizing IT at DHS: a conversation with Dr. John Zangardi
Alumna Nicole Young on Child Hunger
Alumna Nicole Young Returns to Speak on Child Hunger
Up Close and Personal –Amanda Gentile
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
Interim President, Incoming President Work as Team for a Year
University, Lackawanna College Sign Transfer Agreement
University a Top Fulbright Scholar Producer
University, Villanova Enter Innovative Law School Partnership
Program News
Staff Members Receive Sursum Corda Awards
Third University Building Achieves LEED Certification
Jesuit Center Welcomes Executive Director
University Presents Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award to CRISPAZ
Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awarded to University Student
Business Leader Hall of Fame Honorees Offer Best Advice
Athletics Campus will Bear Former President’s Name
University-designed Retreat Wins Ignatian Medal
Donated D’Vorzon Paintings Grace the Loyola Science Center
May Wraps up with Milestones and Words of Wisdom
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
Focus on Faculty
One-On-One with Herbert Keller, S.J.
Features
Saying 'Siempre Adelante' To Scranton's 25th President
Student Experience, Improved
Writing as Release, Teaching for Humanity
Scholars for and with Others by Christa Howarth '17
Alumni Profiles
Taking Viewers to 'Church': Susan Swain ’76, H’99
Bringing the Online Experience Home: Mitch Clark G ’17 & Kelsey Morgan G ’17
Physician Musician: Chris Newman ’94
Transforming Lives: Elaine ’92 & Eric Brophy ’92
The Accidental ‘Baseball Guy’: Paul Seiler ’86
Athletics
Men’s Basketball Claims Seventh Landmark Title
Seventy-seven Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Senior Luncheon
University Adds Track and Field in Fall 2017
Softball Makes History with 20 Victories
Lady Royals Continue Dominance on the Court
Women’s Lacrosse Returns to Landmark Conference Championship
Highlights
Alumni News
5.06 Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Alumni Activity Checklist
Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner Honors Basketball Coach Cathy Rush
The Estate Society: Developing the Whole Person
Class Notes
Births
Marriages
In Memoriam
Web Exclusives
The Impact of The LEAP Program from an Inmate's Perspective
Studying, Serving, Interning
Dani Arigo, Ph.D., Discusses her Research
Incoming President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., in his own Words
Fr. Keller Answers More Questions
More 5.06 Videos
Swain Talks First Ladies
A Former President's Plans
Credits
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